The National Transportation Safety Administration estimates that car/deer collisions cost approximately $1 billion per year. In 2012 alone, 18,895 car/deer collisions were reported in Wisconsin, with the majority occurring in October and November. According to OCI, coverage for animal-vehicle collisions is usually listed under the section of your auto policy “Coverage for Damage to Your […]
OCI Reminds Drivers to Insure So They Don’t Fear the Deer
Date Sun, Nov. 10, 2013 - 7:50pm By Hamilton
Insurance Coverage Across Wisconsin
Date Sun, Nov. 10, 2013 - 6:26pm By Hamilton
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has released the latest state data on poverty status and health insurance coverage in the state. Tables breaking down data on poverty status, health insurance coverage over the past year, and type of health insurance by county and region are available on the DHS website, as is […]
Latest News from the Dept. of Revenue
Date Fri, Nov. 8, 2013 - 3:39pm By Hamilton
The latest Wisconsin Tax Bulletin from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue is now available. This edition features information on DOR’s efforts to protect the identity of people receiving tax refunds, the new online application for registering a “qualified Wisconsin business,” and the latest private letter rulings, among other things.
DNR Releases Report on Water Use in Wisconsin
Date Thu, Oct. 24, 2013 - 8:59pm By Hamilton
As part of Wisconsin’s participation in the Great Lakes Compact, water users capable of withdrawing 100,000 gallons per day are required to report their water usage for the previous year to the DNR by March 1 of each year. The DNR has released its summary of these reports for the 2012 calendar year. According to […]
Measuring the Miles
Date Thu, Oct. 24, 2013 - 8:46pm By Hamilton
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (DOT) has released its annual report on the number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in Wisconsin over the past year. The 2012 report indicates the states roads got 59 billion miles of use in 2012, with the average citizen putting in 10,337 miles behind the wheel. VMT is a commonly […]
Capitol Access Suit Settled
Date Tue, Oct. 8, 2013 - 9:47pm By Hamilton
The state and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) have signed a settlement agreement ending the lawsuit ACLU filed against the state regarding state capitol building access. The agreement recognizes that DOA has the responsibility and authority under Wisconsin law to manage state buildings; acknowledges the permitting process that has been in place since 1979 […]
State May Owe Feds Medicaid Money
Date Tue, Oct. 8, 2013 - 12:54pm By Hamilton
A federal audit shows the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) did not properly document charges for services at 27 residential care centers serving troubled youth from October 2004 to September 2006. The federal inspector general is recommending that Health and Human Service (HHS) officials follow up on the audit by requesting a $22.8 million […]
Health Care Reform Resources for Wisconsinites
Date Tue, Oct. 8, 2013 - 12:50pm By Hamilton
The federal marketplace for health insurance opened on October 1, but polls indicate that many people still have questions about what impact the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will have on their health care. Wisconsin’s Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) are working together […]
Latest Audits from the Legislative Audit Bureau
Date Tue, Oct. 8, 2013 - 12:46pm By Hamilton
The Legislative Audit Bureau (LAB) recently released two audits – the first on the Governor’s Read to Lead to Development Fund and the second on a Dental Services Grant provided to the Marquette University School of Dentistry. Governor’s Read to Lead Development Fund — As required by s. 13.94(1)(dL), Wis. Stats., the LAB completed a […]
DHS Beefs Up Fraud Prevention Efforts
Date Tue, Oct. 8, 2013 - 12:42pm By Hamilton
Gov. Walker has directed the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to evaluate and implement six strategies strengthening the state’s public assistance programs by increasing fraud prevention and giving DHS access to more information that it can use to verify individuals and families are eligible for public assistance benefits. Gov. Walker’s six strategies for increasing […]